Hello my dear spiritual companions,

It is nearly Spring! It might not feel like it, but deep in the soil green tendrils are pushing their way up toward the sunlight. What fresh, young dreams are starting to bloom in your life? How can you nurture that growth?

In February we engaged in the Appreciative Inquiry process in small groups. Appreciative Inquiry is a standard part of being in this limal interim time and it focuses on what the congregation does well and how we can do more of it. If you didn’t have a chance to participate in an Appreciative Inquiry group please give the following questions some thought and send me your notes.

Why did you first come to the UU Church of Akron? What were you looking for? What appealed to you about this congregation?

Why did you stay at UU Church of Akron? What draws you here? What do you love?

What does UUCA do best? When have you been the most proud to be a part of UUCA?

Tell me about one or a few peak experiences you have had at UUCA. What are your best happy memories?

Think about the UUCA in five years. In 2026 what do you hope this congregation is doing? What is happening Sunday morning? What does worship feel like? What are folks excited about?

Your reflections on these questions will be given to the Ministerial Search Committee, who will use them in finding UUCA’s next settled minister. Help them communicate who we are at UUCA and where we hope to head in the future.

Please know that while my time here is limited I am loving being your minister. Thank you for being you.

Warmly,

Rev Kate